SEARCH
You are in browse mode. You must login to use MEMORY

   Log in to start


From course:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

» Start this Course
(Practice similar questions for free)
Question:

Pathophysiology of IBS based on physiological factors (Give one only)

Author: Khairina Dayini



Answer:

Altered intestinal motility - postprandial pain - ingestion of food high in FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharide Disaccharide Monosaccharide and Polyols) are poorly absorbed in small intestine results in increase colonic motility and secretion Increase intestinal sensitivity - hypersensitivity to normal amount of intraluminal secretion - increased pain perception to the presence normal intestinal gas - rectal sensitivity during menses Genetic/ environmental factors - began after acute gastroenteritis


0 / 5  (0 ratings)

1 answer(s) in total